Heavenly Horn Tea's Hidden Secrets, Spirit Peach Taboos
At Skyhorn Peak, lush purple yew trees stretch for nearly ten miles, their purple glow lingering on the treetops like clusters of flowers.
Even more strangely, it would occasionally appear in the forest as a phantom.
Once you reach the top of Skyhorn Peak, you still cannot fly.
Taihao Master walked in front, with Ye Jingcheng following behind.
Ye Jingcheng was equally curious about this purple yew wood.
"This is the Purple Fir Celestial Formation personally set up by Master. All the purple robe trees can be transformed into Celestial Person. It is famous even in the Yan Kingdom," said Taihao Master, half-praising and half-admonishing.
This also broke the silence between the two.
"Thank you, Senior Brother." Ye Jingcheng thanked him repeatedly and withdrew his gaze from the surroundings.
He naturally wanted to learn more about the mysterious Taichang Mountain Range.
But he knew that this was also Taihao Master subtly reminding him not to look too closely, as knowing too much about the Taiyi Sect might actually be detrimental.
After passing through the grove of purple yew trees, you will reach the summit of Tianjiao Peak. On this peak, there is no seasonal change like that of Ye Family's Lingyun Peak, so you can't see snow or glaciers, even though the summit has long since pierced the clouds.
The most dazzling feature of the entire mountain is the Heavenly Horn Palace at its center.
He stood atop the mountain like a god, aloof and cold, only to be looked up to.
In this world, Purple Mansion can open a palace, True Person can open a temple, and True Lord can open a Daoist temple.
Although these buildings were not very practical and lacked any great features, they were symbols of status.
The entire Heavenly Horn Palace of Tianfu True Person was built with red yang stone and carved with seven dragons and eight phoenixes, making it extremely auspicious.
"Jingcheng, Master is in the side hall," Taihao Master said.
Ye Jingcheng nodded. To entertain distinguished guests, the main hall is naturally the most dignified place. However, the side hall conveys two messages: one is that they are looked down upon, and the other is that they are more welcoming.
Ye Jingcheng's visit now naturally falls into a more intimate category.
It can make Ye Jingcheng less reserved.
Ye Jingcheng was also full of gratitude. Even though he was wary, at least Tianfu True Person was not in any trouble for the time being.
As for the arrangement of Soaring Cloud Peak, it may or may not have been arranged by the Taiyi Sect.
Regardless of whether it is true or not, he must be extremely sincere at the moment.
Upon entering the side hall, Ye Jingcheng felt that the Spiritual Qi was even more concentrated; the intensity of the Spiritual Qi energy within the entire hall had probably reached the Fourth Stage.
The overwhelming Spiritual Qi caused Ye Jingcheng to involuntarily begin circulating his Cultivation Method.
Inside the side hall, there are two crimson pillars with golden chains hanging from them, and murals covering both sides.
The murals depict either spirit medicine, pills, Pill Furnace, or Spirit Flame.
This scene left Ye Jingcheng quite puzzled.
These were all images of alchemy, which made him feel that they were related to the alchemy techniques Ye Xuefu had told him.
Ye Xuefu liked to ponder deeply before refining elixirs, while Ye Jingcheng would habitually review the Jade Slip for summaries.
This Tianfu True Person seemed to have a habit of painting a picture before refining elixirs.
Before he could think too much about it, he saw Tianfu True Person sitting in the main seat.
He was still wearing his purple Daoist robe, with a kind face and a slightly burly build. Instead of appearing more imposing, he seemed even more approachable.
Ye Jingcheng knew that this meant Tianfu True Person had completely withdrawn his aura.
Otherwise, True Person like him, even just by glancing at someone at the Foundation Establishment, would probably make the hairs on his body stand on end.
"Disciple Ye Jingcheng greets Master." Ye Jingcheng bowed respectfully.
"I came here for the auction this time, and I was in a hurry, so I didn't have time to prepare much. I hope I can catch your eye, Master." Ye Jingcheng became even more respectful. He took out the jade box containing the spirit peaches and presented it with both hands.
However, the expected result did not occur. Instead, he noticed out of the corner of his eye that Tianfu True Person's eyes narrowed slightly.
A cold glint seemed to flash by.
This made him extremely nervous.
"Master, I picked this spiritual peach in a secret realm and never took it out. Its Spiritual Qi is also very well preserved." Ye Jingcheng thought that Tianfu True Person suspected something was wrong, so he began to explain.
However, he still felt something was off.
"Thank you for your kindness!" Tianfu True Person finally accepted the jade box.
"Sit down and try the Heavenly Horn Tea from the Taichang Mountain Range!" Tianfu True Person said.
Ye Jingcheng then noticed that a cup of spiritual tea had been placed next to his chair.
The spiritual tea, though pale black in color, already exudes an extremely strong aroma.
Ye Jingcheng nodded and began to drink the spiritual tea. However, as soon as he drank the tea, he enveloped it with his Spiritual Qi, which was the Thunder Attribute Spiritual Qi transferred from the Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle through the Beast-Link Mark.
If there is medicine in the tea, Thunder Attribute spiritual power can also have a sealing effect.
It's unlikely that you'll be infected instantly.
However, at the same time, he also subtly released some of the aroma of tea.
After all, Tianfu True Person was watching him; if he couldn't taste anything, that would be a big problem.
As for the fleeting glint of cold light that Tianfu True Person had just flashed, he now felt a little regretful.
If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have come to Skyhorn Peak.
Ye Jingcheng an extremely bitter flavor from the released spiritual tea, causing his expression to turn pale.
But this bitterness didn't last long; it quickly dissipated and turned into sweetness.
A warm, comforting Spiritual Qi spread throughout his body, and it seemed to have a slight strengthening effect on his physical form.
"The meaning of this tea is like life itself: bitter before sweet, and tempered by hardship." Tianfu True Person took a sip himself and spoke slowly.
Taihao Master and Ye Jingcheng, who were standing nearby, nodded in agreement.
"Do you know where your master comes from?" Tianfu True Person suddenly asked again.
Ye Jingcheng was taken aback when he heard this, but shook his head.
It is said that Tianfu True Person is already eight or nine hundred years old.
Not to mention Ye Jingcheng, many of the older generation of Foundation Establishment were unaware of this.
"I come from a small Lineage and can be considered Rogue Cultivator. Later, I participated in the Ascension Conference of the Taiyi Sect. I stumbled and struggled along the way before I reached where I am today," said Tianfu True Person.
"So, I truly empathize with you. You might think I have ulterior motives for taking you as my disciple, but in fact, I have no such intentions!"
"After all, even if you Ye Family members were all together, you might not be of any interest to me!" Tianfu True Person said.
Ye Jingcheng immediately followed suit, repeatedly apologizing.
He knew that the Spiritual Qi within his abdomen, which contained the spiritual tea, had already been discovered by Tianfu True Person.
For a moment, I felt a pang of regret.
He suddenly remembered that when dealing with the old monster, one should never try to use any tricks.
No matter how good your expression is, people have seen it too many times.
Moreover, Tianfu True Person knows all too well what kind of reaction one should have when first drinking Heavenly Horn Tea.
"Master's acceptance of you as a disciple truly shows his appreciation for talent," added Taihao Master from the side.
"Furthermore, I'm not afraid of your guess, but Master's lifespan is indeed running out!" Taihao Master added again.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng finally understood why Tianfu True Person had given off a cold glint earlier.
Sending longevity peaches for three years is a veiled insult implying that Tianfu True Person doesn't have many years left to live.
His gift was a complete mistake, and Ye Jingcheng looked bitter.
Little did he know that Tianfu True Person, a True Person with a lifespan of a thousand years, was nearing the end of his lifespan.
In this way, his guesses were all false.
Even the fact that he couldn't find his Five Poison Bee in the courtyard could be a subtle reminder from Tianfu True Person.
Otherwise, if a True Person were to examine the situation closely, the Soul-Searching Five Poison Bee would be able to discover the clues.
Ye Jingcheng thought about many things for a while.
"Alright, finish your tea carefully, and then follow me to recite a Daoist text," said Tianfu True Person.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded. He dispersed his Thunder Attribute Spiritual Qi, allowing the spiritual tea to fully swirl within his stomach. As the Spiritual Qi spread, Ye Jingcheng felt an extreme bitterness that caused his expression to change.
The bitterness came quickly and went quickly, soon turning into a sweet sensation that settled over his entire body and relaxed him.
He picked up the rest of the tea in the cup again and drank it all.
After experiencing it several times, he could face the bitterness with a blank expression, but he couldn't help but praise the Heavenly Horn Tea.
Moreover, he discovered that this Heavenly Horn Tea was a third-tier spiritual tea, which actually improved his cultivation level considerably.
Of course, Ye Jingcheng didn't have time to fully digest it, but that Spiritual Qi didn't dissipate quickly; instead, it enveloped his meridians.
It seems to not only strengthen the physical body, but also nourish the meridians.
Ye Jingcheng was even more surprised, but he still followed Tianfu True Person and Taihao Master to the Daoist hall next door.
Inside the Daoist temple, there were also three or four prayer cushions.
Tianfu True Person sat in the first seat, Taihao Master in the second, and Ye Jingcheng in the third.
Tianfu True Person also handed over a Jade Slip.
"Return it to me after ten breaths, and swear an oath not to pass this method on to anyone else!" said Tianfu True Person.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded repeatedly.
He placed the Jade Slip between his eyebrows and then saw a rather mysterious and profound Secret Method scripture.
This Secret Method is called the Supreme Clarity Spirit-Nourishing Art.
Its effects are quite simple: nourishing the spirit and relieving dryness, seemingly no different from ordinary Jingxin techniques.
But as Ye Jingcheng carefully pondered its profound meaning, he felt its vast knowledge.
This spiritual cultivation technique not only calms the mind and nourishes the body, but also dispels Sha Qi and helps maintain a clear and peaceful mind.
This is extremely important for Alchemist or cultivators with a strong Sha Qi.
For Ye Jingcheng, this was like sending charcoal in snowy weather.
After all, he was about to refine the Purple spirit medicine and the Purple Palace Jade Liquid.
He also had some concerns about cultivating the Five-Element Heavenly Palace Secret Art.
With this Cultivation Method, he could focus all his attention on something else.
Everything you do will be twice as effective with half the effort.
Tianfu True Person also slowly began to chant.
Ye Jingcheng followed suit, and at first, it seemed extremely obscure and difficult to understand.
But with each bit of clarity, the feeling of exhilaration and peace intensifies.
After reciting the entire passage, Ye Jingcheng felt that the tension he had felt upon entering the Heavenly Horn Palace had completely disappeared.
He didn't know if this was good or bad, but as things stood, Tianfu True Person had no ill intentions, and for him, it was actually a great help.
"Prepare as much as possible before breaking through to the Purple Mansion. Once you've broken through, I'll teach you the Crimson Cloud Spirit-Slaying Art!"